. >> there are boxes of cellphones turned in by state workers when governor jerry brown ordered state agencies to reduce the number of employees that had one. that means the bargains aren't bargains if you looking to buy just one. >> you can see you have to buy in bulk here. that is the catch. >> you don't need a hundred phones? >> i can't use a hundred phones. >> but if you are reseller, an auction is an opportunity to make money. she is eyeing jewelry, some of which was seized by chp during drug raids. >> a lot of times i can pull out of the stuff to make money. >> department of general services picked up goods confiscated at the los angeles, san francisco and sacramento airports. >> transportation security administration requires you can only take so much liquid on to airplane. >> there are hundreds of pocket knives from tsa. he was hoping to be able to find his. >> i am down here to find it. i'm going to get it. >> the state made $100,000 at the last auction, but in tough economic times, every dollar counts. >> today is your chance to make some money and make east palo alto safer